Spay & Neuter

Each day 10,000 humans are born in the U.S. – and each day 70,000 puppies and kittens
are born. As long as these birth rates exist, there will never be enough homes for
all the animals. As a result, millions of healthy, loving cats, dogs, kittens and
puppies face early deaths as a form of animal control. Others are left to fend for
themselves against automobiles, the elements, animals and cruel humans. What can
you do to stop the suffering? Spay and neuter your pets!

Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Programs

Unfortunately, the cost of spay/neuter is a barrier for many in our community. The
following non-profit organizations provide various forms of assistance for spay/neuter.
You must contact the provider directly to discuss your individual needs.

Reasons to Spay/Neuter Your Pet

Spaying or neutering increases your pet's chances for a longer, healthier life.

Spaying your pet before her first estrous cycle (that is, before she reaches sexual
maturity) greatly reduces her chances of developing breast cancer and completely
eliminates the threat of uterine and ovarian cancer and uterine infection, which
are common occurrences in unaltered females.

Neutering your male dog or cat prevents testicular tumors and may prevent prostate
problems. Neutering also decreases the possibility of perianal tumors and hernias,
which are commonly observed in older, unaltered dogs. Because neutered cats are
less likely to roam, the threat of abscesses caused by bites and diseases transmitted
by fighting are greatly reduced.

An altered dog or cat is a better pet for your family.

Males neutered early in life are less aggressive toward other males and are not
distracted by females in heat. Therefore, a neutered male will be less tempted to
leave your property and cross that dangerous highway searching for a mate. Neutered
males also are less likely to mark every one of your (or your neighbor's) expensive
shrubs with his urine as well as inside the house.

Spaying your female pet eliminates the problem of stray males camping in your yard
and decreases her desire to roam and breed.

No family wants to cope with an unwanted pregnancy. Spaying prevents your pet from
giving birth to unwanted puppies or kittens.

Spaying results in a cleaner female dog and home. Because female dogs pass bloody
fluid for about ten days, twice a year, as a part of their estrous cycle, constant
care must be taken to avoid carpet stains in homes with such animals. Spaying your
dog eliminates this problem.

You are helping to alleviate the dog and cat overpopulation problem. Each day 10,000
humans are born in the U.S. – and each day 70,000 puppies and kittens are born.
As long as these birth rates exist, there will never be enough homes for all the
animals. As a result, millions of healthy, loving cats, dogs, kittens and puppies
face early deaths as a form of animal control. Others are left to fend for themselves
against automobiles, the elements, animals and cruel humans. What can you do to
stop the suffering? Spay and neuter your pets!